Location
Birmingham
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
05/03/2026
Closing date
26/03/2026
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)
An established and talented engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take on greater technical responsibility while working on a diverse portfolio of geotechnical and ground engineering projects.
You will play a key role in the delivery of ground investigation and geotechnical design projects across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, infrastructure, and industrial developments.
Key Responsibilities:
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Managing and delivering geotechnical site investigations
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Producing and reviewing geotechnical interpretative reports (GIR) and factual reports
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Geotechnical analysis and design including foundations, earthworks and slope stability
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Supervising and mentoring junior engineers and site staff
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Liaising with clients, contractors and project teams
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Assisting with project management including budgets and programme delivery
Requirements:
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Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
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Typically 5+ years' experience within a geotechnical consultancy or ground engineering environment
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Strong experience in geotechnical reporting and design
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Experience managing ground investigations and supervising site works
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Working towards or already achieved Chartered status (ICE or Geological Society) would be beneficial
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Full UK driving licence
Benefits:
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Clear career progression opportunities
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Support towards Chartership if required
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Opportunity to work on a wide variety of technically interesting projects
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Supportive and collaborative team environment
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking to join a consultancy where they can take on more responsibility and continue developing their career.
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch.